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| MSME Day 2021: Key to an inclusive and sustainable recovery |
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UNTFSSE and ILO intervene at the Fifth World Forum on Local Economic Development
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| The V World Forum on Local Economic Development (WFLED) was virtually held from 26 May to 1 June, 2021 with the host of Córdoba, Argentina. The ILO is one of the organizing institutions of the event which analysed the role of territories in times of uncertainty. The Chair of the UNTFSSE and the Director of ILO’s Enterprises Department Mr. Vic van Vuuren joined the event as a panel speaker at the plenary session on "The future of work and the work of the future from a territorial perspective in the context of crisis generated by covid-19". Read more |
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SCORE Pilot Experience Sharing Conference
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On 24 June 2021 the Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Experience Sharing Conference was held by the ILO and Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) in Huzhou, China. The conference purpose was to review the achievements of the cooperation project and the most successful practices in the pilot regions. Read more |
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Enterprise Formalization training for youth-run agribusinesses in Rwanda
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On 28 May 2021, the ILO delivered together with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( FAO) a virtual training workshop on enterprise formalization for youth-run businesses in the Rwandan agri-food system. The workshop was part of the modular Fit For Finance Training offered to selected business owners in the context of FAO’s Integrated Country Approach (ICA). Read more |
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Greener clothes? Environmental initiatives and tools in the garment sector in Asia
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| The increasing social and environmental impacts of the textile and garment supply chain are well known and have resulted in the development of an array of initiatives, tools and assessment platforms to enhance the sustainability of the sector. The report highlights where there might be gaps in the current offerings of initiatives, and what types of initiatives have alignment with MSMEs knowledge and learning needs, as a way to highlight where future attention in developing new or enhanced initiatives might lie. Read more |
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EESE brochure: Every seed deserves good soil to grow
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| The new interactive brochure on the Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises (EESE) gives you an overview of the ILO’s work to create a fertile ground for enterprise creation and growth. Have a look to learn the activities and services offered by the EESE team. Read more |
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Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Analysis in Montenegro
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| This report applies the ILO's inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem approach to Montenegro and outlines the possibilities for a more inclusive and sustainable ecosystem that works for all. The application of the ILO's approach led to a comprenhensive and holistic analysis of the Montenegrin ecosystem, which was followed by clear guidance on how the ecosystem of Montenegro can improve and provide better service to all those aspiring to become business owners. Read more |
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06 September - 15 October
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Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Business and Decent Work: How enterprises contribute to achieve decent work for all (SDG 8)
This free course combines 6 masterclasses with online learning moments, allowing participants to deepen their understanding of how enterprises through their operations can contribute to the achievement of decent work for all (SDG 8), based on the guidance of the ILO MNE Declaration. The unique event reflects the diversity of actors which constitutes the field of responsible business, and bringing together representatives from OHCHR, the United Nations Global Compact, the OECD amongst other with the ILO as the lead organizer. |
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Responsible Business – Meeting Labour Standards in Global Supply Chains
This free course assists SMEs in better understanding the increased expectations from international buyers and consuming countries on responsible business. SMEs can learn in a practical way how to improve their compliance with national legislation and adherence to principles of International Labour Standards, and come to realize that respecting workers' rights and improving working conditions can be part of a competitive business strategy. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. |
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http://ilo.msgfocus.com/u/1kSbtcAkGrFQXqN3qf1Bi
